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What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the skin of the extremities?
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Actodermatitis
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What is the medical term meaning skin infection?
"Infection".
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of blood vessels in the skin?
Vasculitis
What is the medical term meaning Excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin?
Melanodermatitis or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation are terms meaning an excess of melanin in an area of skin inflammation.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the skin that results from an irritant?
contact dermatitis
What is the medical term meaning A circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues?
comedone
What is the medical term meaning localized elevation of the skin that is a sign of a local inflammation?
abscess
What is the medical term meaning general muscle inflammation with an accompanying skin rash?
Dermatomyositis
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in persons with a family history of allergic conditions?
Eczema
What is the medical term meaning abnormal redness of the entire skin surface?
Erythema means redness of the skin. Erythroderma
What is the medical term meaning skin-like?
Dermoid is the medical term meaning skin-like
What is a greek prefix meaning skin?
The Greek prefix meaning "skin" is "derm-", as in words like dermatology (study of skin) and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of both the skin and veins?
Dermatitis (derm = skin + itis = inflammation) occurs when the skin is red, swollen and uncomfortable. Itching may accompany the inflammation.Phlebitis (phleb = vein + itis = inflammation) is when the vein feels like a rubber hose. This is a common problem with prolonged intravenous (IV) therapy.Thrombophlebitis (thrombo = clot + phleb = vein + itis = inflammation) is a condition where there is skin redness and/or swelling and the veins are easily felt and look like cords running under the skin. Another term for this is "White Leg".
